Leo A. Gradig

Leo A. Gradig, 80, passed away on July 31, 2012 in Kirbyville, TX. Leo was born on November 9, 1931 in Tipton, KS to Adolph and Anna Gradig. He was a long time resident of Pasadena, TX, and attended St. Hyacinth Catholic Church. Leo served his country in the United States Air Force, received a National Defense Service Medal, and retired as Master Sargent.

Leo is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 47 years, LaQuita Nell Gradig; brother, Paul Gradig; and sister, Patricia Krier. He is survived by 2 daughters, Barbara Gradig, and Donna Lacey and her husband Glenn; 7 grandchildren, Christopher Weber, Jeremy Weber, Kevin Bearden, Keith Long, Kyle Long, Kristen Long, and Kameron Lacey; 3 great grandchildren, Jett Bearden, Christian Weber, and Kason Bearden.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, August 3, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Grand View Funeral Home. Leo will be laid to rest in Grand View Memorial Park with full military honors.

For those desiring to do so, memorial contributions in honor of Leo may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org

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